Gmail sender and subject search
Gmail from: and subject: search operators: examples.
Use from: to find mail by sender and subject: to find words or exact phrases in the subject line. Combine both with unread, date, attachment, or label operators.
Use from: for sender searches and subject: for subject-line searches. Put exact subject phrases in quotes, then add operators such as is:unread, newer_than:, has:attachment, or label:.
from: and subject: examples
from:alex@example.com
Find messages from one sender.
subject:"invoice"
Find subject lines with the exact phrase invoice.
from:vendor@example.com subject:"renewal" newer_than:90d
Find recent renewal mail from one vendor.
subject:"invoice" is:unread
Find unread invoice messages.
Questions before you connect.
How do I search Gmail by sender?
Use from: followed by the sender email address or name.
How do I search Gmail by subject?
Use subject: followed by a word, or put an exact subject phrase inside quotes.
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